Matt Farrell

After numerous years of reliable service, the battery in my Appareo Stratus 2  was starting to show its age. It had powered me through countless flights, delivering dependable subscription-free ADS-B traffic and weather to my EFB without fail. I trusted that little unit. Late in 2025, when the Aero-Mach booth was situated right next to Appareo Aviation at an Aircraft Electronics Association Regional Forum, I was able to spend time with Jordan Runsvold , Product Manager for Appareo Aviation,...

Dry washing an airplane is the perfect alternative when wet washing is not an option Have you heard the audio clip from Oshkosh? "Cessna with the REALLY dirty belly, rock your wings…” You can almost feel the pilot’s embarrassment through the headset. A grimy airplane isn’t just unsightly, it practically begs for attention. But the truth is, it’s not always the owner’s fault. At many GA airports, wet washing simply isn’t an option. Some fields don’t have a proper wash rack. Others lack runoff...

The Flying Saleman Wet Washes Aero-Mach's Cessna T210 How Often Do Pilots Really Wet Wash Their Aircraft?   Let’s face it—wet washing an airplane isn’t most pilots’ favorite weekend activity.   In a recent poll I ran on the BeechTalk forum asking, “How often do you wet wash your airplane?” the 23 responses painted a clear picture:   - Once a year: 26%  - Twice per year: 17%  - Multiple times per year: 13%  - “My airplane hates soap and water”: 43%    That’s right—nearly half rarely or...